Second Life Forums Archive - How many of us Mac users are there?

Kathy Yamamoto

Publisher and Surrealist

Join date: 1 May 2003

Posts: 615

09-02-2004 18:33

Dual 1.8 G5 1GB
w/ 10.3.5

plus an after-market ATI Radeon 9800 SE 256meg (purchased with the ill-gotten profits of land speculation and the flagrant exploitation of the bourgeoisie.

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Marcos Fonzarelli

You are not Marcos

Join date: 26 Feb 2004

Posts: 748

09-02-2004 21:12

17" Powerbook.

Gary Curie

Registered User

Join date: 13 May 2004

Posts: 4

09-06-2004 04:08

include me in Mac user's SL population

Aren Mandala

Registered User

Join date: 21 Jan 2004

Posts: 82

09-07-2004 13:41

Shiny 15" PowerBook over here!

Cyrena Zamboni

SL Ingenue

Join date: 1 Jun 2004

Posts: 16

09-10-2004 05:09

yay Macs - we run on two - 12" Powerbook G4 and a way out-of-spec eMac.

Bino Arbuckle

Registered User

Join date: 31 Dec 2002

Posts: 369

09-10-2004 21:09

I still run it on my PC for the most part, but when I'm away from home I play on my Powerbook.

Runs pretty well, all things considered (under min specs).

I got my Pb in Apr 03 (after being in SL on my PC since Jan 03) and went "Yippee!" when SL came out with the Mac client in Nov 03, choppy or not.

Hoping to move to a G5 desktop soon.

Goatman Gomez

Junior Member

Join date: 4 Aug 2004

Posts: 22

09-12-2004 06:03

Mac G4 dual 1.5. I hate PCs. Yuch! STAMP STAMP STAMP.

We've just got a G5 dual 2.5 at work, and it rocks. You can't even hear the fans going round. I've quietly installed SL on it. heheheh

Merwan Marker

Booring...

Join date: 28 Jan 2004

Posts: 4,706

09-12-2004 07:50

Check out the new iMac G5's at Apple.com.

Hey, where'd the computer go?

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Zimbelstern Psaltery

Junior Member

Join date: 1 Jun 2004

Posts: 2

09-12-2004 13:46

We're Mac lovers too. G5 dual. And Linux, too. When will SL for Linux arrive?
Microsoft sucks.

Dee Firefly

Dreaming Dragoness

Join date: 30 Jul 2004

Posts: 315

09-15-2004 15:34

Another one here (wave !)

'Nimue', my beautiful graphite G4 Power Mac with Sonnet 1.25 Ghz, 1.5Gb RAM and Radeon 8500

Running SL 'with a little difficulty' on 1.5

And I want to upgrade her to an 'ugly' G5 Power Mac - such is progress I suppose but still I can't wait to get the extra horsepower

(I'm sure I'll warm to the looks !)

Cosmo Drago

Pixel Dust Addict

Join date: 28 Aug 2004

Posts: 377

iMac G5, Linux, & "beauty"

09-15-2004 23:58

Merwan, the new iMac G5 looks awesome! Could be my next purchase, if the planets align. It appears to have the great price/performance ratio that I've been waiting for. I'd love to be running SL on a more qualified machine than my aging TiBook.

Zimbelstern, I spoke in-world with someone who told me that SL servers run on Linux, & that he himself runs some kind of a Linux client that works great. If you haven't already done so, check the forums for Linux users, you may get lucky.

Dee, sorry you're not pleased with Apple's latest case designs. I find different peoples' opinions on aesthetics amusing. I myself, happen to like Apple's new "industrial" brushed metal look a bit better than the previous plastic, which looks great also. Now that the new monitors are aluminum, I'd also like to see the keyboard & mouse get a similar "face lift." Although I do have to admit, I would welcome curvy black cases back again, like the G3 PowerBooks & the 20th Anniversary Mac had. But then again, that's just my opinion.

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Dee Firefly

Dreaming Dragoness

Join date: 30 Jul 2004

Posts: 315

09-16-2004 01:11

Hi Cosmo

I'm just having a bit of difficulty adjusting to the all-out metal look of the G5 tower that's all - 'ugly' was too strong a word really and I take it back - it looks very svelte and impressive I must say, but I guess I'll just miss the swoopy curves of my dear old G4. Sure I'll get used to it - it is a very subjective (and emotive) sort of subject, particularly for us Mac users. It's the front panel and offset ports that bug me the most aesthetically.

Now comparing it to the average PC case design however is another kettle of fish

I love the G5 ! - see how relative these things are lol.

Cosmo Drago

Pixel Dust Addict

Join date: 28 Aug 2004

Posts: 377

bump

11-26-2004 21:32

I kinda miss the Mac sup-topic forum that used to exist under "Technical Issues."

Any more Mac user shout outs?

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Merwan Marker

Booring...

Join date: 28 Jan 2004

Posts: 4,706

11-27-2004 00:02

From: Cosmo Drago

I kinda miss the Mac sup-topic forum that used to exist under "Technical Issues."

...

Me too!

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Dee Firefly

Dreaming Dragoness

Join date: 30 Jul 2004

Posts: 315

11-27-2004 09:24

Wow, this thread was quite old !

Yes please re-instate the Mac sub topic forum LL !

Now running SL on a be-yoo-tiful dual 2.5Ghz G5, 2Gb RAM, 6800 Ultra GPU, now named 'Isis', a suitably weighty name I think

Compared to my old G4 - vrooooom, what lag ? ..........

Just waiting for 'em to fix the bug (presumably relating to the 6800) which sends my textures screwy if my av is directly in contact with any attachments worn by myself or (ahem) anyone else

Wynx Whiplash

Registered User

Join date: 25 Sep 2004

Posts: 339

11-27-2004 11:31

Me too! Mac user!

Sally Clio

Second Life Resident

Join date: 19 Nov 2004

Posts: 5

11-29-2004 01:08

i am also

Bobby Dayton

Test Pilot for Airfix

Join date: 15 Nov 2003

Posts: 206

11-29-2004 06:42

I have a P4 Toshiba laptop and a 12inch Powerbook.... Oddly enough I prefer the Powerbook for SL.

Aestival Cohen

half pint half drunk up

Join date: 2 Sep 2004

Posts: 311

11-29-2004 08:27

Count me in as a happy Mac user!

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Adam Marker

new scripter

Join date: 2 Jan 2004

Posts: 104

11-29-2004 17:22

17" PowerBook G4 1Ghz with 1G & Nvidia Geforce 4 mx. Would love a nice new dual 3 Ghz G5 to run SL.

Teddy Wishbringer

Snuggly Bear Cub

Join date: 28 Nov 2004

Posts: 208

11-30-2004 21:06

Yep, Mac here too.

G4-500 (upgraded to 1.2GHz), 1G Ram, Radeon 8500. SL seems pretty slow, 2 FPS.. dang!

Dee Firefly

Dreaming Dragoness

Join date: 30 Jul 2004

Posts: 315

12-01-2004 01:10

Hi Teddy - I sympathise with you there - I've just upgraded from almost identical system specs where I suffered similarly stodgy performance. Slow interface too, right ? Nothing short of a system upgrade fixed it for me I'm afraid, but hang in there

Abdelrahman Duck

Registered User

Join date: 4 Dec 2004

Posts: 3

me too.

12-06-2004 01:43

PB 12" i'd like to join

Dee Firefly

Dreaming Dragoness

Join date: 30 Jul 2004

Posts: 315

12-06-2004 02:18

Has there ever been a Mac users get together in-world ?

It would be a good chance to chat about stuff 'face to face' - technical issues, either with SL on the Mac in particular or more generally, news and views, general Mac loving enthusiasm, whatever...

Just wondered.......

How many of us Mac users are there?
Kathy Yamamoto Publisher and Surrealist Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 615	09-02-2004 18:33 Dual 1.8 G5 1GB w/ 10.3.5 plus an after-market ATI Radeon 9800 SE 256meg (purchased with the ill-gotten profits of land speculation and the flagrant exploitation of the bourgeoisie. _____________________ Kathy Yamamoto Quaker's Sword Leftist, Liberals & Lunatics Turtlemoon Publishing and Property turtlemoon@gmail.com
Marcos Fonzarelli You are not Marcos Join date: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 748	09-02-2004 21:12 17" Powerbook.
Gary Curie Registered User Join date: 13 May 2004 Posts: 4	09-06-2004 04:08 include me in Mac user's SL population
Aren Mandala Registered User Join date: 21 Jan 2004 Posts: 82	09-07-2004 13:41 Shiny 15" PowerBook over here!
Cyrena Zamboni SL Ingenue Join date: 1 Jun 2004 Posts: 16	09-10-2004 05:09 yay Macs - we run on two - 12" Powerbook G4 and a way out-of-spec eMac.
Bino Arbuckle Registered User Join date: 31 Dec 2002 Posts: 369	09-10-2004 21:09 I still run it on my PC for the most part, but when I'm away from home I play on my Powerbook. Runs pretty well, all things considered (under min specs). I got my Pb in Apr 03 (after being in SL on my PC since Jan 03) and went "Yippee!" when SL came out with the Mac client in Nov 03, choppy or not. Hoping to move to a G5 desktop soon.
Goatman Gomez Junior Member Join date: 4 Aug 2004 Posts: 22	09-12-2004 06:03 Mac G4 dual 1.5. I hate PCs. Yuch! STAMP STAMP STAMP. We've just got a G5 dual 2.5 at work, and it rocks. You can't even hear the fans going round. I've quietly installed SL on it. heheheh
Merwan Marker Booring... Join date: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,706	09-12-2004 07:50 Check out the new iMac G5's at Apple.com. Hey, where'd the computer go? _____________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy - Meher Baba
Zimbelstern Psaltery Junior Member Join date: 1 Jun 2004 Posts: 2	09-12-2004 13:46 We're Mac lovers too. G5 dual. And Linux, too. When will SL for Linux arrive? Microsoft sucks.
Dee Firefly Dreaming Dragoness Join date: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 315	09-15-2004 15:34 Another one here (wave !) 'Nimue', my beautiful graphite G4 Power Mac with Sonnet 1.25 Ghz, 1.5Gb RAM and Radeon 8500 Running SL 'with a little difficulty' on 1.5 And I want to upgrade her to an 'ugly' G5 Power Mac - such is progress I suppose but still I can't wait to get the extra horsepower (I'm sure I'll warm to the looks !)
Cosmo Drago Pixel Dust Addict Join date: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 377	iMac G5, Linux, & "beauty" 09-15-2004 23:58 Merwan, the new iMac G5 looks awesome! Could be my next purchase, if the planets align. It appears to have the great price/performance ratio that I've been waiting for. I'd love to be running SL on a more qualified machine than my aging TiBook. Zimbelstern, I spoke in-world with someone who told me that SL servers run on Linux, & that he himself runs some kind of a Linux client that works great. If you haven't already done so, check the forums for Linux users, you may get lucky. Dee, sorry you're not pleased with Apple's latest case designs. I find different peoples' opinions on aesthetics amusing. I myself, happen to like Apple's new "industrial" brushed metal look a bit better than the previous plastic, which looks great also. Now that the new monitors are aluminum, I'd also like to see the keyboard & mouse get a similar "face lift." Although I do have to admit, I would welcome curvy black cases back again, like the G3 PowerBooks & the 20th Anniversary Mac had. But then again, that's just my opinion. _____________________ a work in progress...
Dee Firefly Dreaming Dragoness Join date: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 315	09-16-2004 01:11 Hi Cosmo I'm just having a bit of difficulty adjusting to the all-out metal look of the G5 tower that's all - 'ugly' was too strong a word really and I take it back - it looks very svelte and impressive I must say, but I guess I'll just miss the swoopy curves of my dear old G4. Sure I'll get used to it - it is a very subjective (and emotive) sort of subject, particularly for us Mac users. It's the front panel and offset ports that bug me the most aesthetically. Now comparing it to the average PC case design however is another kettle of fish I love the G5 ! - see how relative these things are lol.
Cosmo Drago Pixel Dust Addict Join date: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 377	bump 11-26-2004 21:32 I kinda miss the Mac sup-topic forum that used to exist under "Technical Issues." Any more Mac user shout outs? _____________________ a work in progress...
Merwan Marker Booring... Join date: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,706	11-27-2004 00:02 From: Cosmo Drago I kinda miss the Mac sup-topic forum that used to exist under "Technical Issues." ... Me too! _____________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy - Meher Baba
Dee Firefly Dreaming Dragoness Join date: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 315	11-27-2004 09:24 Wow, this thread was quite old ! Yes please re-instate the Mac sub topic forum LL ! Now running SL on a be-yoo-tiful dual 2.5Ghz G5, 2Gb RAM, 6800 Ultra GPU, now named 'Isis', a suitably weighty name I think Compared to my old G4 - vrooooom, what lag ? .......... Just waiting for 'em to fix the bug (presumably relating to the 6800) which sends my textures screwy if my av is directly in contact with any attachments worn by myself or (ahem) anyone else
Wynx Whiplash Registered User Join date: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 339	11-27-2004 11:31 Me too! Mac user!
Sally Clio Second Life Resident Join date: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 5	11-29-2004 01:08 i am also
Bobby Dayton Test Pilot for Airfix Join date: 15 Nov 2003 Posts: 206	11-29-2004 06:42 I have a P4 Toshiba laptop and a 12inch Powerbook.... Oddly enough I prefer the Powerbook for SL.
Aestival Cohen half pint half drunk up Join date: 2 Sep 2004 Posts: 311	11-29-2004 08:27 Count me in as a happy Mac user! _____________________ =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= Luverly FLICKR photos! =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^= =^.^=
Adam Marker new scripter Join date: 2 Jan 2004 Posts: 104	11-29-2004 17:22 17" PowerBook G4 1Ghz with 1G & Nvidia Geforce 4 mx. Would love a nice new dual 3 Ghz G5 to run SL.
Teddy Wishbringer Snuggly Bear Cub Join date: 28 Nov 2004 Posts: 208	11-30-2004 21:06 Yep, Mac here too. G4-500 (upgraded to 1.2GHz), 1G Ram, Radeon 8500. SL seems pretty slow, 2 FPS.. dang!
Dee Firefly Dreaming Dragoness Join date: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 315	12-01-2004 01:10 Hi Teddy - I sympathise with you there - I've just upgraded from almost identical system specs where I suffered similarly stodgy performance. Slow interface too, right ? Nothing short of a system upgrade fixed it for me I'm afraid, but hang in there
Abdelrahman Duck Registered User Join date: 4 Dec 2004 Posts: 3	me too. 12-06-2004 01:43 PB 12" i'd like to join
Dee Firefly Dreaming Dragoness Join date: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 315	12-06-2004 02:18 Has there ever been a Mac users get together in-world ? It would be a good chance to chat about stuff 'face to face' - technical issues, either with SL on the Mac in particular or more generally, news and views, general Mac loving enthusiasm, whatever... Just wondered.......

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